Here are entered works limited to the techniques of production of pre-literate and folk cultures. Works on the objects made or used by people, especially the folk artifacts produced by traditional methods, as well as techniques of their production, are entered under Material culture. Works on the industries of particular ethnic groups are entered under the name of the group with the subdivision Industries, e.g. Indians of North America--Industries. Works on the material culture of particular ethnic groups are entered under the name of the group with the subdivision Material culture, e.g. Indians of North America--Material culture.

URI: <http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85065958#concept>

Type: Topical Term

Alternate Labels: Primitive technology; Technology, Primitive

Broader Terms:

• Archaeology
• Ethnology
• Industrial arts
• Material culture

Narrower Terms:

• Cordage, Prehistoric
• Indians of North America--Industries
• Matting
• Nets
• Pottery, Prehistoric
• Technological complexity

Examples:

• Note under Material culture

LC Classification: GN429

Created: 2003-06-09

Last Modified: 2003-07-31 11:09:12



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